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  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 8:30 PM

MIDNIGHT is our deadline.

We need to stay on track for 2023.   Folks, If we want to keep the ground we have and gain back control of the General Assembly, we’re going to have to fight hard. To win critical races throughout the Commonwealth, we need to meet every one of our goals. We need $3,800 by MIDNIGHT TO…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Virginia education is on the ballot

we must protect our students with our vote   Folks, Republicans are trying to reverse our progress on equality and inclusion in public education. Just last year, Youngkin’s education plan excluded several crucial lessons about the history of racism in our country and the culture of b…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 6:45 PM

New Poll Alert!

63% of Republicans still believe that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election   Folks, According to a new CNN poll, 63% of Republicans still believe that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election. This is what we’re up against, y’all. A GOP base that is still controlled by Trump and his acolytes —…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 11:45 PM

Our Mid Month Deadline

what we need to raise before midnight tomorrow   Folks, We need your help to keep pace with the Virginia GOP. We’re coming up on the middle of the month, and we’re running a bit behind schedule to hit our monthly goal. He's what we need to raise by tomorrow at midnight. GOAL: $15,000…
  Susan Swecker, VADEMS · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM

We need to win this Special Election in two weeks

Let's send Lamont Bagby to the Virginia Senate   Folks, Delegate Lamont Bagby is your Democratic nominee for the Virginia Senate in SD-09! Lamont is running to fill the seat of his friend and our friend, Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan, in a seat that was also held by his late…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 10:03 PM

NRCC announced they’re coming after CD-7

We have their game plan.   Folks, This morning the National Republican Congressional Committee released a list of districts they’re already targeting for 2024. Virginia’s very own Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is one of their main targets! Conservatives didn’t think they’d lose …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 12, 2023 at 9:20 PM

We need to elect Democrats who believe love is love

We can’t leave things to chance   Folks, We don’t want to alarm you, but the GOP isn’t stopping at stripping away abortion rights. The Virginia House GOP blocked a proposal that would repeal Virginia’s archaic same-sex marriage ban. We can’t allow them to continue to chip away at Vir…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Abortion rights are under attack

  Folks, Abortion rights are under attack, and the GOP won’t stop until they take away our right to choose. Virginians are barely holding on to abortion rights by a thread. Ultra-conservative Glenn Youngkin and his Republican anti-choice cronies in the Virginia General Assembly have…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Glenn Youngkin doesn’t want you to read this email

Let's keep Virginia moving forward!   Folks, Glenn Youngkin did nothing but double down on his failed education policies during his Education Town Hall on CNN on Thursday night, except when he took credit for a teacher raise proposed by Governor Ralph Northam and passed by Virginia D…
  Jack Foley · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Gearing up for election season

we need your donations now more than ever   Folks, This fall ALL 140 seats in the General Assembly are on the ballot throughout Virginia. Each and every one of us needs to do what they can to get Democrats across the finish line this year. That’s why I’m asking you to donate to the D…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 1:17 AM

Parents or Politics?

Protect Virginia’s public schools!   Folks, Tonight, Glenn Youngkin is set to take the stage on CNN, sitting down for an “Education Town Hall.” Virginians know firsthand the impact of Governor Youngkin’s failed education policies, and the political points he has attempted to score at…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM

We need 68 contributions by the end of the day.

Let’s keep on track, we can’t fall behind.   Folks, Election season is already underway and we need contributions from our email list to keep the ball rolling. Folks, we're relying on our grassroots fundraising to get the word out about Virginia’s elections in November. Will you rush…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM

VADEMS Women's History Month Virtual Event

  Friend, The Democratic Party of Virginia is hosting a virtual event on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 pm in celebration of Women’s History Month! Tickets start at just $25! Join us as we celebrate the women leading our Commonwealth who work ensure equal educational opportunities, equal …
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Happy International Women’s Day

  Folks, Across the globe, it’s International Women’s Day—a day meant to reflect on the achievements and contributions of women in society, but also to ensure greater equity and equality. That means coming together to ensure equal educational opportunities, equal pay, and equal acce…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 12:41 AM

Three weeks until election day

special election in SD-09   Folks, We’ve got three weeks until the Special Election in SD-09! Help us add another brick to our Senate Brick Wall! Chip in today to make sure Delegate Lamont Bagby wins this critical special election on March 28th! If you've saved your payment info…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM

We need more blue in Virginia

Help us keep building grassroots support   Folks, We need to flip some Republican districts BLUE this year. Only three seats stand between Democrats taking control of the Virginia House of Delegates and two more years of GOP overreach. Taking back the majority is critical — it allows…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 5, 2023 at 11:21 PM

We need to get the word out

will you help us?   Folks, We’re counting on your help to get the word out for the special election in SD-09! In just over three weeks we’re having yet another critical special election, and it’s on us to make sure we get as many Democrats to the polls as possible! Can we count on yo…
  Nick Scott, VADEMS · [email protected]
March 5, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Starting the month on the right foot

you can help us build a winning campaign   Folks, Election Day is held in Quarter 4, we begin our mobilization efforts in Quarter 3, Democrats choose our nominees in Quarter 2, and Quarter 1 sets the tone for the whole year. Virginia Democrats, let’s set a strong and winning tone for…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Flipping 3 seats

  Folks, Democrats only need to flip three seats in the House of Delegates to take back control of the entire General Assembly. According to VPAP, there are eight toss up seats in the House this year and we only need to flip three! We can do this — but only with your support! This i…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 12:45 AM

January, February, and March... 28th

  Folks, Virginia has had an incredible year so far. In January, we elected Holly Seibold to the House of Delegates and strengthened our Democratic brick wall in the State Senate by flipping a seat and electing Aaron Rouse. In February, we elected Jennifer McClellan to Congress. A l…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Virginian’s are changing the nation

  Folks, Virginian Democrats are changing our Commonwealth for the better one seat at a time. Since the start of the year, we’ve had a number of paradigm-shifting victories, and the people who made it happen are people just like you. From Congress to General Assembly, we have electe…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Reaching out to our strongest supporters

we want to hear from you!   Folks, Virginia is home to the most important elections in the nation this year, and we know that a strong State Party is only as strong as our grassroots supporters and activists. We’re reaching out to our biggest supporters to get your opinion because y…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 8:31 PM

We need all hands on deck for SD-09!

help VADEMS win another special election   Folks, We need to defend Congresswoman-elect McClellan’s seat in the State Senate. Delegate Lamont Bagby has won the Democratic nomination, but he still needs to win in the special election happening on March 28th! Will you rush a contributi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 11:32 PM

The fight for Virginia’s future

Stand with VADEMS this fall   Folks, The future of Virginia is at stake! All 140 of Virginia’s General Assembly policymakers are up for re-election this November! Virginians will potentially suffer through two years of Glenn Youngkin’s single-party rule if we do not maintain our cri…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

February 28 at Midnight

only 4 hours left to hit the end of month goal   Folks, This month we’ve achieved some of the biggest wins in VADEMS history. Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to elect Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan AND appoint Democratic 9th Senate district nominee, Lamont Bagby, just…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM

we’re $1,500 from our February goal

will you push us over the edge?   Folks, Every goal is important, especially in Virginia where we have elections every single year and TONS of special elections in between. A well-run and well-funded Democratic Party of Virginia gives Democrats across the Commonwealth the best chance…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 11:20 PM

This is crunch time

We have one day to hit our goal   Folks, It’s CRUNCH TIME at the Democratic Party of Virginia. We only have one more day to bring in the resources that are critical to our success before our end of month deadline. Every Virginia Democrat is counting on your support right now! With th…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Two days until our deadline

can we count on you?   Folks, Delegate Lamont Bagby is your Democratic nominee for the Virginia Senate in SD-09! Del. Bagby is running to fill the seat of his friend, Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan, in a seat that was also held by his late mentor, Congressman Donald McEachin.…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Two days until our deadline

can we count on you?   Folks, In 2023, Virginia will have the most important elections in the nation, and there are only two days left in February to meet our goal. We need all hands on deck for this one. It’s time to stand together. Will you stand with us and pitch in your support? …
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 12:27 AM

We have 3 days left to hit our February goal

can we count on you?   Folks, February has been a phenomenal month here at the Democratic Party of Virginia. We have had a string of successes and found incredible support from each and every one of you. Now, we are incredibly close to our goal for the month, but we haven’t quite hit…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 25, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Keep the momentum going

Democratic candidates need your help now.   Folks, This month, we achieved a huge victory, sending Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan to Washington – but this is just the beginning! We need your help to keep this momentum going. Are you willing to support Democratic candidates t…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 9:45 PM

We can't take turnout for granted.

  Folks, We’ve got some concerning news: less than 50% of people who voted in the November general election showed up to vote on Tuesday. Thankfully, Congresswoman-elect McClellan won, but clearly we can’t take turnout for granted in a special election. Chip in today to help us turn…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 12:18 AM

Special Election in SD-09

  Folks, A Special Election has been called to fill Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan’s unexpired term in the Virginia Senate. With a razor-thin Democratic majority in the state senate, it’s more critical than ever that we ensure that a Democrat fills this seat – that’s why we’…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 9:15 PM

GOP Del. Byron: “Abortion is not healthcare”

We need to beat this GOP extremism   Folks, On the floor of the House of Delegates, Del. Kathy Byron said “Abortion is not healthcare. To believe that abortion is healthcare, you must believe that pregnancy is a disease”. This is today’s Virginia GOP. They’re a party that Virginia c…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 10:22 PM

2023’s most important elections

Virginia has elected its first black woman to Congress.   Folks, The 2023 elections are well underway and the stakes are higher than ever. We’ve had THREE attempts by Republicans to ban abortion so far this year, a $201 million error with public education funds, and Youngkin cutting …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

BREAKING: McClellan Wins in VA-04

Virginia has elected its first black woman to Congress.   Folks, The Associated Press has called the special election in VA-04 – and Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan is officially on her way to Washington, D.C.! This is a historic victory. Congresswoman-elect McClellan is the …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Youngkin Admin Investigating AP African American Studies.

  Folks, Glenn Youngkin is doing his best “Tall Ron DeSantis” impression, y’all. We all know that the Florida governor recently banned the teaching of AP African American Studies, but folks, desperate to not be outdone, Glenn Youngkin has hopped on the bandwagon. He’s told his Educa…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 12:09 AM

do you agree with Glenn Youngkin?

Do you want law enforcement to have your healthcare information?   Folks, Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia GOP made national headlines last week when Youngkin directed the Republican-controlled House of Delegates to block a bipartisan bill that would have protected period tracker app …
  DPVA · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 9:04 PM

we can make history together

chip in before it’s too late!   Folks, Tomorrow Virginia Democrats can make history. With your help, Senator Jennifer McClellan will become the first black woman to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in Congress. We have one more day to ensure that this historic election is won a…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 12:16 AM

No nonsense – you’re needed

The time to pitch in is now   Folks, We’re gonna give it to y’all straight: 2023’s elections are important. We can’t afford to ignore them. Virginia has THE most important elections in the nation and the results WILL decide abortion rights in the Commonwealth. We need to act NOW. Tha…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Youngkin is too radical on abortion

we can stop him, together.   Folks, Gov. Youngkin's extreme stance on reproductive healthcare and a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions has become so radical that President Biden has issued a statement: This just serves to highlight the importance of Virginia's 2023 …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Representation Matters

help us win this historic election   Folks, There has never been a Black Woman who has represented Virginia in Congress. Jennifer McClellan will be the first. Representation matters and it's on us, and the voters in VA-04, to break that glass ceiling and send Senator McClellan to Con…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 9:37 PM

[Special Election] GOTV Starts Today

help us win this historic election   GOTV STARTS TODAY! That means that it’s time for us to get out the vote and we need everyone’s help. This election is critical, the people of the Fourth Congressional District are choosing the person who will represent them in Washington for the n…
  DPVA Election Team · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 12:34 AM

It's GOTV Weekend

Volunteer with Jennifer McClellan   Folks, The special election to send Sen. Jennifer McClellan to Congress is on Tuesday! It's GOTV Weekend and we need as many folks as possible knocking on doors and making phone calls to get voters to the polls! Here is a link to McClellan for Cong…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 9:45 PM

4 days until election day

It’s crunch time     Folks, There are only 4 days left until polls close in VA-04, and every minute until then is critical. We’ve said it before, Folks – we can’t afford to lose this seat. This year, Virginia has some of the most critical races in the nation. This is one of them. Sen…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 9:15 PM

The Most Important Elections this year

NEW Senate Rating   Folks, Elections Daily has released its first set of ratings for the 2023 Virginia Senate elections and there’s good news and bad news. Here’s the good news: Democrats' path to 20 seats in the Senate is straightforward. But here’s the bad news: 20 seats won’t cut…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Youngkin against protecting menstrual data from law enforcement

what’s next?   Folks, FIRST: In Glenn Youngkin’s proposed budget he set aside $50,000 to jail women who receive abortions and the doctors who provide their care. THEN: The VA GOP followed that up by killing a bill, that the Senate Democrats passed, that would prevent data from perio…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 11:46 PM

GOP Primary is Officially ON

Grab your popcorn, folks.   Folks, Well, 2024 seems to have arrived early. With anti-abortion extremist Nikki Haley entering the fray, the 2024 GOP primary is officially underway. So what does this mean for us, Democrats? Aside from having something to grab our popcorn and watch, th…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 8:23 PM

We have to make this happen in VA-04

Less than a week left!   Folks, We’re less than a week out from the special election in VA-04 and we need all hands on deck. Senator Jennifer McClellan is ready to represent Virginia on Capitol Hill, but she needs everyone behind her to win. If we want to prove to the GOP we aren’t b…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Happy Valentine's Day from the VADEMS!

seasons of elections   Happy Valentines Day from the VADEMS! The 2023 election season is kicking off! With so much on the line, these elections are the most important in the nation this year. Can we count on you to chip in and show your love for Democratic candidates? Love, Kacie Bo…